Economy
Invest: Miami speaks with Jaret Davis, Miami Co-Managing Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig
How can Miami-Dade better support the growth of startups? Miami is a robust and sophisticated ecosystem that supports startups. Opportunities for improvement include access to additional sources of capital – particularly on the seed level below $1 million and Series B...
Investing right
How Miami-Dade is putting money where it is needed to encourage economic growth Carlos A. Gimenez Mayor - Miami-Dade County What infrastructure improvements are being worked on in 2017 to keep Miami-Dade County an attractive investment destination? We are continuing...
Stronger ties: Brazil’s Consul General to Miami Ambassador Helio Ramos discusses the increasing importance of the Miami-Brazil link in commerce, culture and investment
Invest: Miami speaks with Miami Ambassador Helio Ramos How significant is trade between Brazil and Miami? Brazil ranks second in imports tonnage at PortMiami, accounting for 206.29 million tons in 2013, with imports varying from commodities – stone, earth, wood,...
The way forward: Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez discusses the progress and challenges in modernizing government and diversifying the economy
Invest: Miami speaks with Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Carlos A. Gimenez You have supported major projects like the renovation of the Miami Beach Convention Center, a Major League Soccer stadium, and SkyRise Miami. What commonality do these projects share? ...
Attracting investors
Invest: Miami speaks with Larry K. Williams, Former President & CEO, The Miami-Dade Beacon Council The Beacon Council is dedicated to growing and sustaining Miami-Dade’s rich and diverse economy, supporting businesses small and large alike in reaching their goals....
Big investments: Florida Governor Rick Scott discusses Miami-Dade’s economic significance and the impact large public investments will have on the county
Invest: Miami speaks to Florida State Governor, Rick Scott How do the public and private sectors work together to advance growth in counties like Miami-Dade? In Florida, government is always doing business with the private sector. We have Enterprise Florida, an...
Strong fundamentals fueling growth in Miami’s financial industry
Invest: Miami speaks with Abel Iglesias, President and CEO, Professional Bank How has Professional Bank evolved since its opening in 2008? Professional Bank opened in 2008, right in the middle of the financial crisis. Despite the economic downturn, the timing...
Baby-boomers and international clients are increasing the demand for CFP services
Invest: Miami speaks with Andrew Carillo, President, Barnet Capital Advisors What have been the most important milestones of 2016? In 2016, we grew our client base substantially. Our assets have more than doubled. At the beginning of the year, we were handling $12...
Crowdfunomics: When Social Media Meetings Finance
Invest: Miami speaks to Sherwood Neiss, Partner, Crowdfund Capital Advisors Business partners Jason Best, Sherwood Neiss and Zak Cassady-Dorion knew they were against the odds when lawyers told them it was impossible to change a law. In 2010, the three entrepreneurs...
Colombia’s Cárdenas Leads the Way
By: Nicholas O’Connor, AméricaEconomía Colombia’s president Juan Manuel Santos and his government enjoyed a successful 2015. His persistence in negotiations with the FARC led to what looks to be a peaceful solution to a conflict that claimed the lives of thousands of...